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Celebrating Halloween as a foreigner in the UK

Celebrating Halloween in the UK

Thoughts from Alanna… Happy Halloween, everyone!! This week I ramble about what it’s like celebrating Halloween as a

October 27, 2020
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Foreigner guesses historical British slang (badly)

historical British slang

Thoughts from Alanna… Ever try to guess historical British slang? Me, neither, until now! As a foreigner living

October 20, 2020
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27 British things I can’t wait to experience

British things

Thoughts from Alanna… This week I wanted to share 27 British things I can’t wait to experience again

October 7, 2020
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Flying to the UK in a Pandemic

Flying to the UK in a Pandemic

Thoughts from Alanna… So what is it like flying to the UK in the middle of a pandemic?

September 29, 2020
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My UK visa result

UK visa result

Thoughts from Alanna… It’s finally happened. I received a result from the Home Office about my UK visa.

September 22, 2020
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Foreigner uses UK Public Transport (with varying success)

UK Public Transport

Thoughts from Alanna… Here’s how British public transport works outside of London (did you know outside of London

September 15, 2020
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What it’s really like working in England

What it's really like working in England

Thoughts from Alanna… Here’s what it’s really like working as a foreigner in England – the good, the

September 1, 2020
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11 STRANGEST British TV Shows (as per me, a non-Brit!)

Strangest British TV shows

Thoughts from Alanna… You ever turn on the TV in the UK and are shocked at what you

August 25, 2020
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9 Reasons to Move to Canada

why you should move to canada

Thoughts from Alanna… Ever thought about moving to Canada but weren’t sure? Here’s 9 reasons why you should

August 18, 2020
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England